Market Snapshot
Report generated March 2026
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Population | 42,818 ↓ 0.3% since 2020 |
| Median Household Income | $43,626 42% below national median |
| Median Home Value | $120,800 |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% |
| Median Age | 40.3 years |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 15.0% |
| Total Land Sales (Past 12 Months) | 146 transactions |
| Active Listings | 81 properties |
| Avg Days on Market | 221 days |
Rural Land Sales (1+ Acres) (Mar 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Price/Acre | $6,491 |
| Recent Sales | 120 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 192 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 22.64 acres |
| Active Listings | 66 properties |
Recent Rural Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 2.69 | $22,000 | $8,178 | 403 Us Highway 1 S | Rockingham |
| Mar 2026New | 1.36 | $15,500 | $11,397 | 0 Ellerbe Road | Rockingham |
| Feb 2026 | 46.00 | $142,000 | $3,087 | 18 Eo3 | Ellerbe |
| Feb 2026 | 6.98 | $33,500 | $4,799 | 467 Pleasant Hill Church Rd | Ellerbe |
| Feb 2026 | 1.00 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Graham Cir | Hamlet |
| Feb 2026 | 10.00 | $30,000 | $3,000 | 3 J10 #78 | Hamlet |
| Feb 2026 | 7.28 | $27,000 | $3,709 | Sandy Ln | Rockingham |
| Feb 2026 | 1.40 | $20,000 | $14,286 | 196 Wall Ave | Hoffman |
| Feb 2026 | 7.28 | $42,000 | $5,769 | 0 Sandy Ridge Church Road | Rockingham |
| Feb 2026 | 377.87 | $422,500 | $1,118 | Cartledge Creek Rd | Ellerbe |
| Date | Acres | Price | $/Acre | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2026 | 340.00 | $2,210,000 | $6,500 | Tbd Old Blue Road | Ellerbe |
| Feb 2026 | 11.10 | $103,000 | $9,279 | Loch Laurin Ln | Rockingham |
| Jan 2026 | 5.00 | $59,000 | $11,800 | 342 Ponderosa Drive | Hamlet |
| Jan 2026 | 5.80 | $42,000 | $7,241 | 128 K10 | Hamlet |
| Jan 2026 | 11.00 | $103,000 | $9,364 | Tbd Loch Laurin Landing | Rockingham |
| Jan 2026 | 10.00 | $45,000 | $4,500 | Amanda Ln | Rockingham |
| Jan 2026 | 10.00 | $45,000 | $4,500 | 180 Amanda Lane | Rockingham |
| Jan 2026 | 2.39 | $24,000 | $10,042 | 0 Boyd Lake Road | Hamlet |
| Jan 2026 | 1.00 | $4,000 | $4,000 | 53 Lo8 | Hamlet |
| Jan 2026 | 74.61 | $149,500 | $2,004 | 22 Fo7 | Rockingham |
| Jan 2026 | 58.53 | $375,000 | $6,407 | 67-27229 67 | Candor |
| Jan 2026 | 7.50 | $11,500 | $1,533 | Mount Moriah Ch Rd | Hamlet |
| Jan 2026 | 3.00 | $35,000 | $11,667 | Tbd Cognac Road | Hamlet |
| Dec 2025 | 36.81 | $2,500,000 | $67,916 | 39 Cook Dr | Mount Gilead |
| Dec 2025 | 1.13 | $12,000 | $10,619 | Tbd Country Club Drive | Rockingham |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $10,000 | $10,000 | Mizpah Rd | Rockingham |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $5,481 | $5,481 | 128 Peachland Dr | Hamlet |
| Dec 2025 | 4.00 | $45,000 | $11,250 | 0 Fox Rd | Marston |
| Dec 2025 | 5.85 | $50,000 | $8,547 | 446 Pappy Rabb Rd | Ellerbe |
| Dec 2025 | 1.00 | $20,000 | $20,000 | Grey Fox Rd | Ellerbe |
| Nov 2025 | 1.22 | $15,500 | $12,705 | 345 North State Lane | Rockingham |
| Nov 2025 | 1.45 | $38,000 | $26,207 | 131 Payton Ct | Rockingham |
| Nov 2025 | 25.53 | $90,000 | $3,525 | 42 Jo5 | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 22.32 | $40,000 | $1,792 | 21-28363 21 | Marston |
| Oct 2025 | 24.99 | $59,900 | $2,397 | 0 Jones Spring Church Road | Ellerbe |
| Oct 2025 | 28.82 | $121,044 | $4,200 | 522 Green Road | Ellerbe |
| Oct 2025 | 2.85 | $18,500 | $6,491 | 201 N State Ln | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 6.62 | $2,600,000 | $392,750 | 510 S Caroline St | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 47.00 | $170,000 | $3,617 | Tbd Standridge Place | Hamlet |
| Oct 2025 | 33.40 | $175,000 | $5,240 | 1788 Sandhill Game Management Rd | Ellerbe |
| Oct 2025 | 1.58 | $5,000 | $3,157 | 115 Dakota Dr | Hamlet |
| Oct 2025 | 9.14 | $42,500 | $4,651 | 1523 Greenlake Rd | Ellerbe |
| Oct 2025 | 3.72 | $42,500 | $11,425 | Tbd Green Lake Road | Ellerbe |
| Oct 2025 | 1.09 | $30,000 | $27,523 | Tbd Parkwood Lot #4 Court | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 9.91 | $75,000 | $7,568 | 364 Ponderosa Drive | Hamlet |
| Oct 2025 | 1.02 | $30,000 | $29,412 | 133 Lakepoint Rd | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 5.94 | $46,500 | $7,828 | 718 Green Lake Road | Ellerbe |
| Sep 2025 | 8.00 | $21,204 | $2,650 | 78 Jo62 | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 5.34 | $57,000 | $10,674 | Cabin Creek Rd | Ellerbe |
| Sep 2025 | 5.12 | $10,000 | $1,953 | 299 Dirt Rd | Hamlet |
| Sep 2025 | 1.00 | $15,000 | $15,000 | Old Charlotte Hwy | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 8.30 | $130,000 | $15,663 | 69 Io82 | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 9.54 | $38,500 | $4,036 | 14 Io82 | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 11.27 | $43,600 | $3,869 | 0 Northside Dr | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 121.46 | $2,500 | $21 | Highway 1 | South |
| Sep 2025 | 87.33 | $745,000 | $8,531 | Grassy Island Rd | Mount Gilead |
| Sep 2025 | 12.61 | $17,000 | $1,348 | 86 Io7 | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 1.03 | $15,000 | $14,520 | Rockingham Rd | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 19.47 | $8,000 | $411 | 1 Home Ave #24 | Rockingham |
| Aug 2025 | 78.40 | $305,500 | $3,897 | 46 Jo8 | Rockingham |
| Aug 2025 | 5.00 | $48,000 | $9,600 | 41 Ko8 | Hamlet |
| Aug 2025 | 78.40 | $305,500 | $3,897 | Tbd Kristy Lane | Rockingham |
| Aug 2025 | 7.00 | $43,500 | $6,214 | 132 Sunset Ridge Rdg | Rockingham |
| Aug 2025 | 26.09 | $17,000 | $652 | 151 Zion Church Rd | Rockingham |
| Aug 2025 | 15.44 | $200,000 | $12,953 | 50 Go2 | Ellerbe |
| Aug 2025 | 10.40 | $118,000 | $11,346 | 196-28345 196 | Hamlet |
| Aug 2025 | 163.39 | $344,500 | $2,108 | 29 Ho5 | Ellerbe |
| Jul 2025 | 7.12 | $25,000 | $3,511 | 1027 Sycamore Ln | Jackson Springs |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $4,169 | $4,169 | 28 Mo4 | Hoffman |
| Jul 2025 | 5.00 | $32,500 | $6,500 | 969 Sandhill Rd | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 3.30 | $7,000 | $2,121 | Helen Ln | Hamlet |
| Jul 2025 | 2.92 | $26,500 | $9,075 | 117 Mizpah Rd | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 5.43 | $25,000 | $4,604 | Lot 108 Tbd Blewett Falls Road | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 6.80 | $105,000 | $15,441 | Raintree Rd | Hamlet |
| Jul 2025 | 6.80 | $105,000 | $15,441 | 0 Raintree Rd | Hamlet |
| Jul 2025 | 10.89 | $45,000 | $4,132 | 0 County Line | Ellerbe |
| Jul 2025 | 2.55 | $30,000 | $11,765 | Tbd Sandy Ridge Church Road | Ellerbe |
| Jul 2025 | 1.00 | $12,500 | $12,500 | 125 N State Ln | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 2.55 | $30,000 | $11,765 | Sandy Ln | Ellerbe |
| Jul 2025 | 1.23 | $140,000 | $113,823 | Wallace Rd | Ellerbe |
| Jul 2025 | 3.52 | $36,000 | $10,227 | Wiregrass Rd | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 1.31 | $12,500 | $9,542 | 125 N North State Lane | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 3.52 | $36,000 | $10,227 | Tbd Wiregrass Road | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 72.00 | $375,000 | $5,208 | Tbd Nc-73 | Ellerbe |
| Jul 2025 | 11.53 | $56,000 | $4,857 | 507 Mill Rd | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 12.54 | $65,000 | $5,183 | Tbd County Line Road | Ellerbe |
| Jul 2025 | 6.59 | $96,000 | $14,568 | 0 Mizpah Rd Lot 1 | Rockingham |
| Jul 2025 | 6.59 | $96,000 | $14,568 | 0 Mizpah Road | Rockingham |
| Jun 2025 | 1.00 | $12,000 | $12,000 | 133 Devos Dr | Rockingham |
| Jun 2025 | 5.81 | $25,000 | $4,303 | 161 Lakeview Trl | Rockingham |
| Jun 2025 | 1.30 | $15,500 | $11,923 | 139 Watsons Way | Rockingham |
| Jun 2025 | 1.19 | $30,875 | $25,945 | 18 Trailcrest Drive | Rockingham |
| Jun 2025 | 40.00 | $189,000 | $4,725 | Cheraw Rd | Hamlet |
| Jun 2025 | 3.70 | $29,500 | $7,973 | Tbd Shaw Street | Rockingham |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $31,000 | $31,000 | Tbd Parkwood Lot #3 Court | Rockingham |
| May 2025 | 118.60 | $380,804 | $3,211 | 0 Jimmy Carriker Rd | Ellerbe |
| May 2025 | 3.37 | $14,000 | $4,154 | 199 Lakeview | Rockingham |
| May 2025 | 12.55 | $47,000 | $3,745 | 27 Ko2 | Ellerbe |
| May 2025 | 1.00 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 107 Lonnie Ln #103 | Rockingham |
| May 2025 | 82.43 | $310,000 | $3,761 | 4 Jones Spring Church Road | Ellerbe |
| Apr 2025 | 8.67 | $53,000 | $6,113 | Tbd Dirt Road | Hamlet |
| Apr 2025 | 2.56 | $21,000 | $8,203 | Hamer Mill Rd | Rockingham |
| Apr 2025 | 2.56 | $21,000 | $8,203 | 0 E Hamer Mill Road | Rockingham |
| Apr 2025 | 1.45 | $4,500 | $3,111 | Duncans Rd | Ellerbe |
| Apr 2025 | 8.39 | $50,000 | $5,959 | 209 Bennett Rd | Ellerbe |
| Apr 2025 | 2.00 | $18,000 | $9,000 | 00 Patton Street | Hamlet |
| Apr 2025 | 8.39 | $50,000 | $5,959 | Tbd Bennett Road | Ellerbe |
| Apr 2025 | 6.43 | $40,000 | $6,221 | Tbd - Bennett Road | Ellerbe |
| Apr 2025 | 2.00 | $18,000 | $9,000 | 145-28345 145 | Hamlet |
| Apr 2025 | 5.21 | $123,000 | $23,608 | Tbd Autumn Lane | Jackson Springs |
| Apr 2025 | 23.75 | $48,500 | $2,042 | 83 Ko6 | Rockingham |
| Apr 2025 | 2.30 | $12,000 | $5,217 | 93 Jo62 | Rockingham |
| Apr 2025 | 14.77 | $119,000 | $8,057 | Tbd Cedar Lane Road | Jackson Springs |
| Mar 2025 | 2.55 | $27,500 | $10,784 | 1062 Blewett Falls Road | Rockingham |
| Mar 2025 | 2.43 | $10,000 | $4,115 | 158 Ingram Dr | Hamlet |
| Mar 2025 | 3.14 | $16,000 | $5,096 | 1 2nd St #3-4 | Rockingham |
| Mar 2025 | 196.00 | $110,000 | $561 | 891 Horseshoe Rd | Rockingham |
| Mar 2025 | 18.26 | $109,560 | $6,000 | 0 Horseshoe Rd | Rockingham |
| Mar 2025 | 1.11 | $43,000 | $38,739 | 107 N State Ln | Rockingham |
| Mar 2025 | 4.43 | $24,000 | $5,418 | 612 Loch Haven Rd | Rockingham |
Suburban/Urban Land Sales (Under 1 Acre) (Sep 2025 – Mar 2026)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median Lot Price | $6,500 |
| Recent Sales | 26 transactions |
| Avg Days on Market | 121 days |
| Avg Parcel Size | 0.44 acres |
| Active Listings | 15 properties |
Recent Suburban/Urban Land Sales
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026New | 0.12 | $4,000 | Rice St | Hamlet |
| Feb 2026 | 0.13 | $6,500 | 459 Mill Rd | Rockingham |
| Feb 2026 | 0.20 | $30,000 | Pine St | Hamlet |
| Jan 2026 | 0.88 | $20,000 | 370 Highway 73 | Ellerbe |
| Dec 2025 | 0.25 | $2,500 | 197 Center St | Cordova |
| Dec 2025 | 0.27 | $9,826 | 75 Lear St | Rockingham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.43 | $3,599 | 131 Forest Dr | Rockingham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.12 | $3,731 | 112 Leroy David Ln | Hamlet |
| Dec 2025 | 0.19 | $4,719 | Garrett St | Rockingham |
| Dec 2025 | 0.32 | $6,372 | Rockingham Rd | Rockingham |
| Date | Acres | Price | Address | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0.90 | $2,000 | Short St | Rockingham |
| Nov 2025 | 0.98 | $50,000 | 162 Watsons Way | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $14,000 | Lot 210 Nicholson Road | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.45 | $14,000 | Lot 209 Nicholson Road | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.17 | $5,000 | Rose St | Hamlet |
| Oct 2025 | 0.82 | $6,500 | Ellen Rd | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.68 | $26,500 | Wiregrass Rd | Rockingham |
| Oct 2025 | 0.69 | $26,500 | 0 Wiregrass Road | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.66 | $14,000 | 386 County Home Rd | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.65 | $10,000 | 141 Ridgeview Dr | Hamlet |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 | $2,000 | Cherokee St | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.55 | $3,971 | 359 Mizpah Rd | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.17 | $3,998 | Thiird St | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.14 | $3,018 | 108 Zion St | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.82 | $10,000 | Fayetteville Rd | Rockingham |
| Sep 2025 | 0.25 | $30,000 | Bracey St | Hoffman |
County Profile
| Demographic | Value |
|---|---|
| Total Population (2023) | 42,818 |
| Population (2020) | 42,946 |
| Population Growth | -0.3% |
| Median Household Income | $43,626 |
| Median Home Value | $120,800 |
| Total Housing Units | 19,840 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,977 |
| Housing Vacancy Rate | 15.0% |
| Median Age | 40.3 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 2,988 (7.0%) |
| Unemployment Rate | 9.5% |
Market Overview
Richmond County, North Carolina has a population of 42,818, which has declined 0.3% since 2020. The median household income is $43,626, below the national median of $74,580 by 41.5%. The housing vacancy rate of 15.0% suggests soft market conditions. Richmond County is part of North Carolina's land market, attracting both local and out-of-state buyers. Recent rural land sales show a median price of $6,407 per acre, with properties averaging 21.70 acres. There are currently 81 active land listings in the county.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current population of Richmond County, North Carolina?
As of the 2023 American Community Survey, Richmond County has a population of 42,818. The county has declined 0.3% since the 2020 Census.
What is the median household income in Richmond County?
The median household income in Richmond County is $43,626, which is 41.5% below the national median of $74,580.
Is Richmond County growing or shrinking?
Richmond County is shrinking. The population has declined 0.3% since 2020.
What is the housing market like in Richmond County?
The median home value in Richmond County is $120,800. The housing vacancy rate is 15.0%, which suggests soft market conditions. The unemployment rate is 9.5%, reflecting the local economic conditions. Recent rural land sales (1+ acres) show a median price of $6,407 per acre. Suburban/urban lots under 1 acre have a median lot price of $10,000.
Does Reelvest buy land in Richmond County, North Carolina?
Yes! Reelvest Properties buys vacant land throughout North Carolina, including Richmond County. We make cash offers within 24-48 hours, close in 14-30 days, and pay all closing costs. Get your free cash offer today.
Data Sources: Market data reflects recent vacant land transactions in the county. Demographic data from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (2023), Bureau of Labor Statistics (2025). Updated monthly.